Small Molecule Process Engineer — Lab to Scale

Socket.dev; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Assoc. Scientist, Engineering to develop safe, robust processes through characterization, tech transfer, and validation, with responsibility for small molecule API processes.

The role involves hands-on wet chemistry at bench and kilo lab scales, alongside on-site technology transfer to manufacturing facilities. Travel about 10% is anticipated, with focus on safety, quality, and GDP compliance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Strong foundation in chemistry/chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Willingness to perform laboratory experiments and on-site scale-up support.
• Occasional domestic and international travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, robust processes through characterization, tech transfer, and validation.
• Perform wet chemistry experiments at bench and kilo lab scales; support tech transfer to manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and GDP documentation; participate in risk assessments and deviations.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Design of Experiments

Wet Chemistry

Process Development

Technology Transfer

Statistical Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Assoc. Scientist, Engineering to develop safe, robust processes through characterization, tech transfer, and validation, with responsibility for small molecule API processes.

The role involves hands-on wet chemistry at bench and kilo lab scales, alongside on-site technology transfer to manufacturing facilities. Travel about 10% is anticipated, with focus on safety, quality, and GDP compliance.